
Prologue.
Chapter One.
Chapter Two.
Chapter Three.
Chapter Four.
Chapter Five.
Chapter Six.
Chapter Seven.
Chapter Eight.
Chapter Nine.
A chance encounter in Hyde Park introduces a radiant infant the narrator nicknames King Roy, whose cherubic smile and curious babble turn a simple evening into a memory that lingers long after he disappears from view. The prologue paints the baby’s world in sun‑lit detail—golden curls, sapphire eyes, and a playful fascination with a wandering fly—while hinting at the modest family he belongs to. This fleeting moment sets the stage for a deeper story about the child's home and the people who love him.
We then step into the modest workshop of John Henry Warden, a diligent carpenter whose life has been shaped by hard work, ambition, and the recent loss of his wife. Left to raise his two children, the solemn elder sister Faith and the ever‑bright Roy, Warden must confront a world where respect does not equal affection, and where his own inability to feel love threatens the future of his family. As the narrative unfolds, listeners are invited to share in the tender struggles and quiet joys of a household striving to find warmth and meaning after tragedy.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (109K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2013-07-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1914
Best known for lively stories for girls and for early crime fiction, this Irish-born writer was astonishingly prolific, publishing hundreds of books and stories across her career. Her work moved easily from school stories and adventure tales to sensation and mystery.
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